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World Cup 2022: Antonio Conte ‘Confident’ Son Heung-min Will Be Fit

World Cup 2022: Antonio Conte ‘Confident’ Son Heung-min Will Be Fit

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is confident South Korea forward Son Heung-min will be fit to feature in the World Cup later this month. The Spurs attacker suffered a fracture around his left eye during their 2-1 win at Marseille on Tuesday. The 30-year-old had surgery on Friday, missing Tottenham's 2-1 defeat by Liverpool, and is now at home. But Conte believes Son will be ready for the tournament in Qatar, which starts on 20 November. He said: "I sent him a message yesterday after the surgery and Sonny was really, really disappointed for this situation but I hope for him…
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Son Heung-min To Undergo Surgery On Face Injury

Son Heung-min To Undergo Surgery On Face Injury

Tottenham have confirmed that Son Heung-min will undergo surgery to address the facial injury he suffered against Marseille. The South Korean was forced off before the half-hour mark after a nasty clash with Chancel Mbemba left him dazed, while footage from after the game showed Son celebrating the victory with a nasty swollen eye socket. Now, Spurs have confirmed that Son will head under the knife. "We can confirm that Son Heung-min will undergo surgery to stabilise a fracture around his left eye," a statement read. "The South Korea international suffered the injury during the first half of Tuesday’s UEFA…
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Son Heung-min Suffers Head Injury In Tottenham’s Win Over Marseille

Son Heung-min Suffers Head Injury In Tottenham’s Win Over Marseille

Tottenham suffered an injury scare on an otherwise fine Champions League night as Son Heung-min was forced off with a head injury. Spurs had to battle back from a goal down in the south of France, with goals from Clement Lenglet and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg eventually securing a 2-1 win that saw them qualify for the knockout stages as group winners. However, it wasn’t all good news as influential South Korean star Son suffered a nasty blow to the head in the first half. Son challenged for a header with former Newcastle defender Chancel Mbemba, who seemed to catch him with…
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Lampard says Kane and Son will ‘comfortably’ break his Premier League record set with Drogba

Lampard says Kane and Son will ‘comfortably’ break his Premier League record set with Drogba

The Spurs pair have already combined for nine top-flight goals this term and are on course to chase down the all-time number held by the Chelsea boss Frank Lampard believes that Harry Kane and Son Heung-min will "comfortably" break the Premier League record he shares with Didier Drogba for the most goal combinations by a duo, as the Chelsea manager prepares to welcome the Tottenham pair to Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The Blues will host their old rivals in a London derby this weekend, as their boss prepares to square off against his former coach Jose Mourinho once again under…
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